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DyllonKazuo

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Some states, such as California, have passed bans on all forms of affirmative action in
  public employment and education.


 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When deciding which applicants to admit, colleges and universities rely on a variety of
  factors other than scholastic qualifications, such as geographical location, family ties to
  the school, and participation in sports and other activities.


 
  What will be an ideal response?



josephsuarez

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Answer to Question 1

Evaluate the merits of such bans, from the
perspectives of both consequentialism and social justice.



Answer to Question 2

Is there any moral difference
between taking these factors into account and taking race into account? What would the
authors of the readings say?




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